Muffin

Muffin is an English name derived from the baked good, itself of uncertain etymology — possibly from the Low German Muffe, a type of cake, or the French moufflet meaning "soft bread." As a pet name, Muffin leans entirely into the food association: something small, soft, round, and utterly irresistible. It carries all the warmth of a baked good fresh from the oven, suggesting a companion who is comforting, gentle, and impossible to resist cuddling. It works particularly well for small, round, fluffy pets.

Muffin ranks #259 on the pet name charts and is one of those food names that has truly found its calling in the pet world. It perfectly captures a certain type of companion: small, round, soft, and profoundly satisfying to hold. The name has a homey warmth to it that suits a companion who is at their best in cozy domestic settings — curled up on a blanket, tucked into a lap, generally being the most comforting presence imaginable. If your companion has a rounded, baked-good quality to their appearance, Muffin was waiting for them.